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Garnet and Anhydrite Physical Properties


Anhydrite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33   
2.90-2.98   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Garnet and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Anhydrite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Garnet and Anhydrite chemical formula.

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Garnet and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.

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